US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records DT-2661Starline DT-2661
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Duophonic
- Runout / matrix
DT1-2661Side A Label
DT2-2661Side B Label
Hank ThompsonThe Best Of Hank Thompson. Vol.2
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Hank Thompson. Vol.2
by Hank Thompson · 1967
11 pressings4 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Best Of Hank Thompson. Vol.2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Best Of Hank Thompson. Vol.2
6 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2661Starline T 2661
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T-1-2661-H-3 1 ✳Runout side A
T-2-2661-H-3 1 ✳Runout side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2661Starline T 2661
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-2661-T2 [IAM Triangle]Side A runout
T2-2661-G2 [IAM Triangle]Side B runout
T1-2661Side A label
T2-2661Side B label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records DT-2661
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Duophonic
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2661
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2661Starline T 2661
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Capitol Records T 2661 / Starline T 2661First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2661First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | US | Capitol Records DT-2661 / Starline DT-2661First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | US | Capitol Records T 2661 / Starline T 2661First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Capitol Records T 2661 / Starline T 2661First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Capitol Records DT-2661First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records DT 2661LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records SM K 74266LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-2661LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T-2661 / Starline T-2661LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records DT-2661 / Starline DT-2661LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Oklahoma Hills2:42
- A2Wake Up, Irene2:14
- A3Shot-Gun Boogie2:32
- A4Humpty Dumpty Heart2:05
- A5Deep In The Heart Of Texas1:57
- A6Wabash Cannon Ball2:34
- B1Squaws Along The Yukon2:28
- B2Whoa Sailor2:09
- B3Total Strangers2:29
- B4Rub-A-Dub-Dub2:20
- B5Rockin' In The Congo2:22
- B6No Help Wanted1:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Hank Thompson. Vol.2 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Hank Thompson. Vol.2 are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was The Best Of Hank Thompson. Vol.2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records DT-2661.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Hank Thompson. Vol.2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DT-2661, T 2661, ST 2661) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DT1-2661 and DT2-2661. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Hank Thompson. Vol.2 on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.